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Sea glass Pinwheels

July 12, 2014

This quilt top was finished and sent off to it’s new owner last week…when I should have been packing up to move and sewing instead.

I love these soothing “sea glass” colors. I backed this one in an aqua cuddle fabric with batting inside…it is so heavy and warm. There is some info on quilting with a minky back in this post, and there is some more info and sizing on how to make the top in this post.

We moved last week to a new home in the same town. Moving with little kids in 90 degree weather is so much fun…said no one ever.

My sewing room looks like this:

Of course it was the first room I wanted to unpack…but the kids seemed to think they need clothes and beds and toys unpacked first…whiners. 😉 So at this rate I’ll have it unpacked in about a year and I’ll show you a better picture. For now though I’m going to ignore this big mess and take the kids to the beach…happy summer!

Your quilt is gorgeous. I love those colors too. And I love the scrappy low volume background. Yes, moving with little kids is such a joy. Definitly getting their rooms set up first though is a big help to your sanity. 🙂

That sea glass quilt is gorgeous. The colors are perfect together.The only suggestion I have about the kiddos is to remember that if they have beds, they can nap; toys means they can go play; and clothes means only that no one is naked! In other words take care of them so you can take care of your sewing room in peace. But yes, I agree, it would be much more fun to unpack the sewing room first.

Allison – Love the colors & the pinwheels are a perfect fit! I have been wanting to make a quilt just like this for a LOOOONG time! We moved into a new house in December (in Iowa) with a 2.5 year old & a 3 month old. I feel your pain! 😉

Love your quilt! Especially that binding with those soothing colors! I'm sure your kids were happy with the idea of going to the beach!:) We have to enjoy the summer while we can- right?:) Have a great weekend!

Love the pinwheel quilt and that you finished it before tackling packing/moving. As for unpacking… this is what happens when your nanny, gardner, chef, housekeeping staff and so on are M.I.A.. Congratulations on the move and may you adore your new abode! ~ Christina in Cleveland

Happy Happy Summer to you too. Enjoy the kiddos and the beach. And enjoy the process of settling into a new home. The quilts will always be there when summer is over. Love the sea glass color quilt too. My fav colors.

The quilt is lovely! The best part of packing up and then unpacking a sewing room..ian least for me…I always rediscover some fabulous fabric that I forgot I even had!It is almost like shopping for fabric in my own sewing room.Have fun!

When I saw your moving post on Instagram I was thinking, "have guests over now while it's okay for everything to be a mess of boxes!" And here you are sharing your new room that's a mess of boxes! Love it!!!

I, too, moved in the middle of the summer. What's up with that? Never really thought about what a bad idea it was. Fortunately, I don't have any children. At the time, I just had one rather senior dog, who had to be put on Valium, because he was freaking out to the point of having terrible seizures over the move. I'm sure he was convinced we were packing up to move without him!

UGh on the move in the heat. I am not sure there is a good time to move. I love our sea glass pinwheels. The colors make me want to flee to the nearest beach. (with the quilt) Enjoy settling into your new house.

I have no energy in this hot Texas heat, but seeing your quilt really made me want to jump up and run to my sewing room to quilt! Love this quilt, the cool beachy colors, the whole sea glass thing. Love it so much. Just beautiful!

Good luck in your new home Allison! I always loved the little snippets we saw of your old home – it had such lovely light and obvious warmth and love. I hope your new home will be equally wonderful for you and your family.

I hear you! Our last move we did with three days notice in 110 degree weather with two toddlers underfoot… the least fun move I've ever made! Gotta love when the Army leaves you hanging : P But I think cross town moves are the hardest, Allison, because you do less organizing and packing and more shuttling. Just look at what a stunning last quilt you got in at your old abode, though – LOVE the way the blue greens play with the low volumes. Gorgeous!

beautiful quilt! I envy your quilting skills. My corners never seem to match up the way they should. I'm just not exact enough. But, I have managed to make baby quilts for all my 4 granchildren. Each one based on whatever theme the mother chose!

Your quilt is beautiful! The colors are awesome. I have a friend who lives in Florida and something like that would be perfect. Love the little background blocks, the music squares, etc. My sewing room is the dining room so yours is at least your own lol.

Yeah, we are moving in less than two weeks (NOT within the same town), and I still have a few projects to finish — which I am going to do today when I also should be packing. I LOVE the colors in your quilt, and I also have a great affinity for pinwheels. Very soothing.

Oh I know the feeling! I'm supposed to be packing up the house too. We bought a house and are supposed to be closing next week. Last week I decided to sew instead of pack. It was very therapeutic. We won't be moving for a few more weeks though. Plenty of time!

Moving is such a pain and I know I may be doing it again if we find property and build a place to retire to. I really like the pinwheel quilt colors.Kids don't they know sewing is more important than clothes. LOL